Top Flight Sunday Action: Brentford v Newcastle and More Matches Real-Time Coverage
Just moments before kick-off in four crucial English top division matches, each preceded by tribute ceremonies.
Latest Squad Updates
Newcastle Coach Confesses Disappointing Performance
The Tyneside club were horrible last week against West Ham, according to their manager just stated in his before the game interview. “We have to produce something better. That day with West Ham proved painful for us. Hopefully, we have learnt plenty. At this point we need to begin picking up points.”
Regarding Anthony Gordon: “He wasn’t fit enough ultimately. Medical imaging revealed a very slight problem in his hip which is a good opportunity for Harvey Barnes to step up.”
Nottingham Forest Continue to Miss Key Forward
Again missing Chris Wood from the Forest lineup, as the goalkeeper, the defender, Anderson and Dan Ndoye are back.
Lukas Nmecha replaces the goal-shy the Everton loanee, that struggled at Brighton in the previous round.
Crystal Palace Welcome Midfielder However Miss Defender
The young midfielder is back in the Palace lineup but they will have no their captain in the squad. Brighton select the same starting eleven which defeated the Yorkshire side last week.
The Palace manager says that Guéhi “has a bone bruise, he’s on crutches and is unable to so much as walk. Currently it looks like he can’t play for England in the upcoming matches either.”
Fitness Blow for Newcastle with Winger Sidelined
The talented winger is carrying a fitness issue and misses out from the Newcastle team, the replacement, that has been playing strongly, steps into the lineup.
One change for Brentford, the full-back is introduced.
Rotation for Bournemouth while Villa Make Multiple Adjustments
Andoni Iraola has the luxury to rotate his squad, the striker, Adam Smith, the winger and the midfielder each coming in while the defender, Alejandro Jimenez, the attacker and Junior Kroupi move to the substitutes on the bench.
the full-back, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, Ollie Watkins, the defender together with Boubacar Kamara come in for Villa after Thursday's European game.
Official Lineups
The Bees versus United
Thomas Frank’s side: The goalkeeper, The defender, The centre-back, van den Berg, Hickey, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, The winger, Damsgaard, Schade, The striker. Subs: Valdimarsson, The defender, Pinnock, The midfielder, The full-back, The attacker, The midfielder, Lewis-Potter, Janelt.
Eddie Howe’s team: Pope, Trippier, Thiaw, The centre-back, The full-back, The midfielder, Tonali, The Brazilian, Jacob Murphy, The forward, The attacker. Subs: The defender, The Swiss, The captain, The full-back, Elanga, The midfielder, The Welshman, The youngster, Ramsdale.
Referee: Stuart Attwell (From the West Midlands)
The Eagles v Brighton
Oliver Glasner’s men: The goalkeeper, The defender, Lacroix, Canvot, The full-back, The midfielder, Kamada, Mitchell, Sarr, Lerma, The striker. Subs: The reserve keeper, Benitez, The winger, Uche, Clyne, Hughes, The youngster, Sosa, The midfielder.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side: Verbruggen, The defender, van Hecke, Dunk, The full-back, Baleba, The midfielder, The winger, The forward, Gomez, Welbeck. Subs: The backup, The forward, Kostoulas, Boscagli, The full-back, The defender, Coppola, The midfielder, Oriola.
Match official: The referee (West Sussex)
The Villans v AFC Bournemouth
Unai Emery’s team: The goalkeeper, Cash, The defender, The centre-back, The left-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Watkins. Substitutes: The reserve keeper, The defender, The midfielder, Tielemans, The forward, The winger, The defender, Bogarde, Guessand.
Andoni Iraola’s side: The keeper, Smith, Milosavljevic, Senesi, Truffert, The midfielder, The midfielder, The winger, Kluivert, The attacker, The striker. Subs: Dennis, The midfielder, The winger, Christie, The youngster, The defender, Jimenez, The midfielder, Junior Kroupi.
Official: John Brooks (From the Midlands)
Nottm Forest against Leeds
Nottingham Forest: The goalkeeper, Savona, Milenkovic, Murillo, The full-back, The midfielder, The midfielder, Ndoye, Gibbs-White, Dominguez, Igor Jesus. Substitutes: The keeper, Morato, Awoniyi, Kalimuendo, Hutchinson, The midfielder, Jair Cunha, McAtee, The youngster.
Leeds: Lucas Perri, The defender, Rodon, The defender, Gudmundsson, Ampadu, The attacker, The midfielder, The midfielder, Okafor, Nmecha. Subs: The keeper, Struijk, James, The forward, The striker, Harrison, Tanaka, Justin, The midfielder.
Match official: Jarred Gillett (Australia)
Match Preview
Alright, several games today at two o’clock, featuring plenty up for grabs. That game at Nottingham looks like a crucial relegation battle. The Cherries can go second, while Crystal Palace can get into the top five.
- The Eagles versus Brighton
- Aston Villa against The Cherries
- The Bees versus The Magpies
- Nottingham Forest against Leeds
| Position | Club | Played | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| 2 | Chelsea | 11 | 10 | 20 |
| 3 | Manchester City | 10 | 12 | 19 |
| 4 | The Black Cats | 11 | 4 | 19 |
| 5 | Spurs | 11 | 9 | 18 |
| 6 | The Reds | 10 | 4 | 18</ |
